Two uncharged spherical conductors of identical mass and shape are suspended from a ceiling by insulating strings. The conductors are then given charges q_a = Q and q_b = 3Q. After charging, which of the angles that the two strings make with the vertical is larger, or are they equal?

A) Conductor A makes a larger angle

B) Conductor B makes a larger angle

C) They are equal

D) More information is needed

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